Ice is nice! Ice formations at the shoreline often offer an amazing opportunity to seek out interesting compositions. Wave and wind action push and carve random patterns and formations in the ice that are never the same twice. If you happen to be there early or late in the day, the low angle of the sun can add to the mix long shadows and beautiful light. Despite the cold, these conditions are a perfect opportunity to get down low and use a wide angle lens to frame your compositions. The secret to using a wide angle lens for landscapes is to include something interesting up-close in the forground. It's important to stay safe whenever going out on the frozen water. It's never a good idea to do so all alone. When I shot the picture above at the Lake Michigan shoreline it was about 8°… Had I fallen into the water I never would have made it back to my car which was parked more than a mile away.
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